Denis Island

Private Island - luxury sea-facing cottages • Turtle, dolphin and whale shark sightings • Magnificent beaches • Diving • Hiking

One thousand miles off the east coast of Africa, the Seychelles archipelago comprises 115 islands of legendary beauty located between 4 and 10 degrees south of the equator of which 41 are granitic, verdant and steep, and 74 are low-lying coral atolls and reef islands.

Denis island is one of the planet’s most magical retreats, lost amid the azure waters of the western Indian ocean where man’s footprints are still a comparative rarity. A destination for only the chosen few.... a private island sanctuary where simplicity, comfort, pleasure and relaxation co-exist equally and in perfect harmony. Share in an authentic private island experience in one of Denis Island’s 25 elegant cottages, each nestling near the ocean shore amid lush tropical gardens where comfort and a natural Creole flair go hand in hand to provide you with an unforgettable stay. Cottages have their own private sea-facing verandahs and courtyards dotted between casuarinas and coconut trees to ensure your total privacy. The spacious Family Villa known as the “Villa Prince Noir”, recommended for families, offers a separate bedroom with a lounge that can accommodate 2 children under 12 years of age.  The air conditioned Executive Villa, known as the “Bois D’Argent”, features lounge, verandah and outside patio and private outside courtyard. Ideal for couples. Guests of this villa will enjoy full bathroom facilities with twin jet shower as well as a mini bar and an overall standard of comfort entirely appropriate to such a stylish ambiance.

If you are seeking to do more than just soak up the sun on any one of Denis’ magnificent beaches, the island boasts numerous activities to give you a memorable touch of adventure in paradise. Fishing aficionados the world over are familiar with Denis Island’s reputation as enjoying year-round fishing in an area of the Indian ocean that yields an abundance of fish. Experience the thrill of a fishing charter on either our Mako 44’ Striker or 27’ Commodore that operate on request and on a daily basis with experienced crews using state-of-the-art equipment. The local art of bottom-fishing or ‘palangrotte’ is a firm favourite with bone-fishing off the island’s flats also increasing in popularity. The resort enjoys the facility of a small, professional, on-site dive centre with PADI accreditation offering courses for novice and advanced divers alike and where both diving and snorkeling equipment is available. The protected underwater World around Denis ranks as one of the finest areas for diving in Seychelles and features a number of dive sites allowing sightings of turtles, sharks, sting rays, sailfish, tuna and dolphins with whale sharks and manta rays often sighted from September to November. Sailing, windsurfing and canoeing in the sparkling waters surrounding the island are also possible, while those with a preference for terrestrial activities will enjoy visits to the farm, hiking the island’s meandering pathways and also our guided nature walks that explore the island’s rich flora and fauna.

The restaurant, with an already enviable reputation for some of the finest cuisine in Seychelles, offers clients a sumptuous breakfast buffet of local fruits, freshly squeezed juices, farm eggs, fresh croissants and danish pastries. Lunches present a choice of three buffets: Salad; a variety of hot dishes complemented by an open grill preparing fish or meat and, finally, a table of desserts. Dinner features a table d’hôte 5 days a week with a delicious Creole Buffet served on Thursdays and Saturdays under the stars.

Welcome to an atmosphere of pure romance, conjured by the rustle of palm leaves in a delicate ocean breeze, the gentle lapping of turquoise water against ivory sands and by the subtle attentions of a devoted island staff in making your wedding, honeymoon or anniversary everything that it can possibly be. A combination of stunning beauty, the simple luxuries of true island living and the natural elegance of a lodge perched in splendid isolation at the very edge of the Seychelles bank, makes Denis island one of the most naturally romantic niches on earth where to celebrate the moments of a lifetime with the one you love.

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